The password manager function in the Edge browser must be disabled.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
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| medium | V-220843 | SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227 | WN10-CC-000245 | SV-220843r991589_rule | 2025-02-25 | 3 |
| Description |
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| Passwords save locally for re-use when browsing may be subject to compromise. Disabling the Edge password manager will prevent this for the browser. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| Windows 10 LTSC\B versions do not include Microsoft Edge, this is NA for those systems. If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\Main\ Value Name: FormSuggest Passwords Type: REG_SZ Value: no |
| ✔️ Fix |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Edge >> "Configure Password Manager" to "Disabled". |